Saturday, April 5, 2025

From the Editorial Desk (November 2024)

 I want to reflect on the rich legacy of the PAKISTAN PAVILION, a testament to nearly two decades of dedicated effort in promoting our...

The Rise of the Semi-Core

The debate on the transforming power dynamics of Asian politics cannot be separated from the emerging economic interconnectedness between China, India, and Pakistan. The...

Trump 2.0 and the Future of NATO

Trump had criticized NATO even in his first term, and the prospect of him getting re-elected is making the European allies worried. Trump has...

The Return of the Taliban

“There is nothing further here for a warrior. We drive bargains …… old men’s work. Young men make wars, and the virtues of war...

Pakistan’s Defence and Nuclear Doctrine

In Jan 2005, almost 20 years ago, my first book “Pakistan’s Defence and Nuclear Doctrine” was published, launched by Mohammad Ijaz ul Haq (then...

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

The 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government Summit was held in Islamabad from 15 to 16 October 2024 with the...

The Vision Of Islam

AngelsAs already discussed in a previous article that there are many kinds of angels—some who perform simple functions, and others who perform more complex...

Doctrine, Policy And Strategy

Recent events have put the nature of foreign policy in the spotlight once again. There has been a glut of noise – especially from...

Filipino World Workforce Example

The Filipino is a truly global labour force. Filipino workers can be found in hundreds of countries around the world. It is astounding to...

Identity Crisis in Afghanistan

Afghanistan has been a war zone since the time of its inception. It is called the “Graveyard of Empires” given the fact that several...